In Japan, it is said that the Gods come at New Year and pray for our Health and Happiness.
Last year, it was the Year of the Sheep. This year, it is the Year of the Monkey.
This photo was taken at the Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto.
日本ではお正月に神社に行き１年の健康と幸せを願います。
　　また、昨年は”羊”今年は”サル”と年です。 写真は京都の八坂神社です。

It's the Sacred Water of Yasaka Shrine.
八坂神社にある御神水です。